onichamaWhat is an item below 100 bucks that everyone should own?
a leatherman
www.leatherman.com/skeletool-18.html
Most places I’ve lived you can’t just stoat about with a knife. What would you use it for ?
i haven’t run into problems, you can always put it in a backpack or cover it with a sweatshirt.
used it for opening boxes, removing screws with pliers, it has a screwdriver too. i used the pliers the other day to disconnect my car battery. i probably use the leatherman once a week
I would have a knife in my house for a box and screwdriver in car. But fair enough. I just never saw a use for it. Good that you use it regularly enough to have one
There are some Leatherman tools without blades: https://www.leatherman.com/knifeless
And lots more options if you look at multitools from other companies.
I get that. I’m just curious what you’d use it for. Just a standard day.
Oh, at my last job I used my Leatherman a ton. Wire cutters, screw driver, pliers, etc. I used the blade for opening boxes and stuff too. I don’t know that I’d say everyone needs one, but they are pretty handy. I don’t usually carry it anymore at my new job since it’s pretty different, but I still occasionally find myself reaching for it.
To the OP question, I would say everyone should have a “go bag” with essential stuff you need in an emergency that’s already packed and ready to go. A multitool is a great addition to a Go Bag since it can take the place of a lot of tools in a compact way.
Yeah that makes sense. But that’s a job tool. I would expect to have the tools required for my job. But an everyday item. I wouldn’t need one.
Both replies have been box opening which I’ve never needed outside of my house which has knives and scissors.
I go bag would be a different story and so I could see a use for it there. I just got given one by work so now I have one in the car
I have two, a Micra that I keep in a pocket and a Free P2 that I keep in an EDC kit. The Free P2 was a bit heavy for my pocket and the Micra provides what I need 99% of the time. Still, the Free P2 or similar has some tools where when you need it, you need it.
My Leatherman Wave+ is so important to my EDC. Fantastic tool.
For a lighter suggestion: Gerber armbar drive
Has what you need (knife, screwdriver, scissors, etc…) And isn’t as bulky as other options.
Armbar Drive - Orange | Gerber
Get your multi-tool out of the truck and into your pocket: the Armbar is a smart design that fits in pocket like a folding knife and operates like a fully capable multi-tool. The Armbar features tools to handle the tasks that a pocket knife simply can’t handle: an awl, pry bar, bottle opener, and a 2.5” long driver with a double-sided bit. It also handles anything your pocket knife could with a one-hand opening fine edge blade and scissors.<br />